IInter Miami made history by winning the MLS Cup last weekend, and Lionel Messi continues to develop after leaving Europe to join David Beckham’s team in this project. The Argentine was full of praise for this new achievement, renewing his contract a few months ago and making it clear that he is still far from retirement and wants to achieve even more goals.
Ever since Messi arrived at Inter Miami, the club began to attract the attention of the whole world, as the pressure of having the best players in the world was great. And now, winning an MLS title means receiving a hefty prize money, so it’s not just a sporting boon, it’s also a financial boon.
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Lionel Messi’s thoughts after winning MLS
Lionel Messi is usually a man of few words, but after making history with Inter Miami, the Argentine decided to speak to the media and take a moment to assess what his stay in MLS is like and what winning a title means.
“Three years ago we decided to come to MLS and today we are MLS champions. We reached the semi-finals of the (Concaf) Champions Cup. Last year we were eliminated early in the league and were eliminated in the first round. This year one of our main goals was to win MLS,” Messi explained.
Messi further commented that the entire team worked hard to achieve this new feat. “The team has put in a huge effort. It’s been a very long year, a lot of games, and we’ve been up to the task all season. This is the moment I’ve been waiting for, and the moment we’ve been waiting for as a team. It’s very beautiful for all of us. They deserved it.”
Billionaire statue acquired after Inter Miami won MLS Cup
It is well known that Inter Miami is a club with great financial power, so they can bring in great players from Europe, but it is always important that these investments return a return, and after winning the MLS Cup, Messi’s team was able to receive a significant amount of money.
Inter Miami received $300,000 for winning the MLS Cup, which is a significant sum as the club continues to grow its coffers. This funding will be of great help to David Beckham’s team as they aim to grow further and need to continue investing to do so.
This is how money is distributed in MLS Cup
Champion: $300,000 Runner-up: $150,000 Conference Finalist: $100,000 Conference Semi-Finalist: $47,500 First Round Loser: $20,000
